Kia Optima: Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system
Face-Level (B, C,
D, E, F)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D,
E, F)
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C,
D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level
(A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A,
D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air OTF040121 directed to the side window defrosters.
Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heating
and cooling :
- Heating: - Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
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MAX A/C-Level (B, D, E)
To operate the MAX A/C, turn the temperature knob to extreme left. Air flow is
directed toward the upper body and face. In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position will ...
See also:
Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
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Driver's and passenger's front air bag
Driver’s front air bag
Passenger’s front air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seati ...
Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing)
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing purposes. The hooks are designed ONLY
for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down
hooks will be damaged ...